Becoming an Entrepreneur

The Becoming an Entrepreneur topic area on Bright Hub’s Entrepreneurship Channel is dedicated to providing insight and advice on what it takes to become successful in the real world. While it is true that there are a few ideas that are so great that they sell themselves, most of us need a little help moving our vision further along the path from “idea" to reality.

If you paint, sculpt, take photographs or make any other physical form of art, I'm sure you love what you do, but you also deserve to get paid. Not enough artists make a living doing what they do. No one's going to change that for you than you...

Are you looking for a way to make extra money in your spare time? Who isn't? If you like cruising garage sales and have an eye for value, you could turn your coins into folding money. It's not a career, but with some research, legwork...

Ride sharing is an industry that did not exist a few years ago. Uber launched its smartphone app in 2011 and Lyft followed the next year. Is driving for Uber or Lyft a legitimate job? What do I need to do it?

Look online and you will see lots of pictures and videos, but mostly words. Heaps and piles of words. You know what? Someone was paid to write most of them. Why not you? You are already an expert on a few topics. Can you enlighten someone on science...

Starting out on your own business venture can be a daunting experience. With so much to think about you might find yourself wondering if you made the right decision, especially when you are confronted with numerous hurdles before you can even get started...

Does it ever make financial sense to quit your day job and pursue your passion? There is some risk involved in following a dream, but taking time to develop and pursue your passion can also benefit you financially, personally, and professionally in...